$275,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,680 sqft
1965 W Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Listed by Realty ONE Group Focus
For Sale
Listing description
Spacious corner porch-front home bursting with modern upgrades and incredible potential. The open-concept main level features a fluid layout, highlighted by stylish barn doors that elegantly separate the kitchen. A convenient rear powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, discover a spacious primary bedroom with a classic bay window, alongside three additional generous bedrooms and a full hall bath. Outside, the massive yard offers a private yard for entertaining, gardening, or adding dedicated parking. The full-size basement provides ample storage and laundry space, ready to be finished for extra square footage. Commuting is a breeze, located less than a mile from Roosevelt Blvd (Rt 1), 10 minutes from I-95, and 20 minutes from Abington. Plus, enjoy ultimate convenience with regional rail just two blocks away, SEPTA access at the corner, and a shopping plaza a 6-minute walk away. Bring your final personal touches and your best offer to unlock this home's true value! For sale by owner.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,440 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator
- Cooling
- Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru
- Year built
- 1925
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $181
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2671962
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 2 days
Interior features
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island
- Basement
- Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Windows
- Laundry
- Hookup
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- Level Entry - Main
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick, Brick Front
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Other
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric, Other
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Parking
- Parking
- Off Street
Community
- Subdivision
- OLNEY
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RSA3
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$231,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- December 2014 for $92,000
- County deed record in 2014 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $260,000
- County assessment implies
- $115,434
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 951 WAKELING ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 | August 2026 | $280,000 | 3/1 | 1,408 | $249,089 |
| 7448 ROCKWELL AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 | August 2026 | $220,000 | 3/1 | 1,320 | $152,924 |
| 2755 RHAWN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | September 2026 | $257,500 | 3/1 | 1,386 | $166,871 |
| 3827 KIRKWOOD RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114 | September 2026 | $375,000 | 3/1 | 1,370 | $254,328 |
| 7240 VALLEY AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128 | September 2026 | $439,900 | 4/2 | 1,548 | $212,188 |
| 2004 VISTA ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | September 2026 | $332,500 | 3/1 | 1,344 | $220,276 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 2014 | Sold | $92,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $1,524 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$52,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,508/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,305
- Property taxes
- $127
- Home insurance (est.)
- $76
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Philadelphia City
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
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Data last updated: September 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM EDT
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